Vivian Song

• Company Overview: Candela Medical is a global leader in laser aesthetics and is a well-known US-based manufacturer of other energy-based equipment
• Delivered financial reports to Senior Management, highlighting key findings and recommendations
• Conducted in-depth analysis on operational expenses, supporting profitability and margin improvement initiatives
• Prepared Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting, ensuring adherence to Australian Accounting Standards
• Acted as the primary liaison between AP and senior management, coordinating expenses approval to ensure compliance with policy and budget controls
• Assisted with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Liaised with multiple Intercompany parties for recharge, settlement and reconciliation
• Performed 13-week cash flow forecast and monitored bank function
• Supported compliance with taxation requirements, including FBT, GST, income tax, payroll tax and workers’ compensation
• Assisted in preparing financial statements for two entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accepted accounting standards
• Served as the primary contact for internal and external audit, providing high quality and accurate information to meet audit requirements
• Candela Medical is a global leader in laser aesthetics and is a well-known US-based manufacturer of other energy-based equipment

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Recognized for my significant contributions to annual financial statement preparation and for delivering actionable recommendations to optimize company resources, including fixed assets
• Built an in-house AASB16 lease accounting module using Oracle, enabling accurate, automatic postings and enhancing the efficiency of lease accounting processes
• Developed an expense-to-revenue ratio tracking schedule, effectively identifying and recommending efficient resource allocation opportunities with Senior Management

Company Overview: Jacobs Douwe Egberts is a global leader in coffee, headquartered in The Netherlands, with a portfolio of over 50 brands, including Peet’s, Moccona, and Campos

• Contributed to monthly reporting presentations, providing in-depth analysis and commentary to support senior management’s decision-making
• Analysed operational performance in collaboration with supply chain managers, monitoring impact on budget and financial outcomes
• Provided data-driven insights on cost of sales metrics to support strategic planning, enhancing profitability and operational efficiency
• Supported analysis of sales trends and forecasts, identifying and mitigating potential operational risks
• Managed month end journal entries, including prepaid, accrual and intercompany transactions, in compliance with company policy and accounting standards
• Conducted complex General Ledger reconciliations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address discrepancies and ensure financial accuracy

ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Enhanced financial processes by optimizing SAP and Power BI capabilities, improving accuracy and reporting efficiency
• Delivered a cost analysis model compatible with SAP and Excel, identifying opportunities to mitigate cost and operational risks in a changing economic environment
• Streamlined month-end process, reducing turnaround time by enhancing collaboration supply chain and cost centres

• Managed the shared services cost centre budget, conducting detailed variance analysis and preparing forecasts to support accurate financial planning
• Prepared Board of Directors presentations, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Operating Working Capital reports, leveraging SAP, PowerPoint, and Excel for clear and impactful insights
• Collaborated with inter-company stakeholders for data consolidation and recharge
• Performed month-end closing procedures, including preparation of journals and revision of GL and P&L activities
• Assisted in ensuring achievement of shared services performance targets, with a strong focus on risk management
• Conducted cash flow forecasts and cash position analyses to ensure efficient cash management
• Actively reviewed and monitored system for process improvements (SAP/ BPC/ Hyperion)
• Delivered an accurate and insightful Board Reporting Pack across 2 countries and 7 entities under extremely tight timeline, which was highly regarded by both the finance team and senior management

• Company Overview: LJ Hooker is one of the largest residential and commercial property management organisations with 730 franchised offices
• Assisted with tax returns, financial statements, and statutory accounts to ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Collaborated with the audit team to address and resolve outstanding audit queries and finalize returns for the past two years
• Prepared monthly management reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, with actionable insights for senior executives and the Board
• Supported regional and departmental forecasts, providing strategic recommendations to guide management decisions
• Delivered both regular and ad-hoc performance reports, identifying risks and potential growth opportunities
• LJ Hooker is one of the largest residential and commercial property management organisations with 730 franchised offices
• Developed an in-house tax calculation template, including Deferred Tax Assets (DTA) and Deferred Tax Liabilities (DTL), streamlining tax planning across three company levels
• Recognized for exceptional teamwork, earning a nomination for The Team Player Award in December 2016

• Company Overview: Revlon, a global leader in beauty products, operates in over 150 countries, delivering a portfolio of 15+ brands across colour cosmetics, hair care, skincare, and fragrances
• Assisted in posting monthly journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and recharges, ensuring accurate financial records
• Supported the preparation of consolidated financial statements to accurately reflect the company’s financial position
• Aided in the preparation of statutory account reports to ensure regulatory compliance
• Helped finalize quarterly income tax packages, including Deferred Tax Assets (DTA) and Deferred Tax Liabilities (DTL), and supported the year-end tax return process
• Assisted in payroll duties for six weeks, maintaining accuracy and quality while covering for the Payroll Officer’s leave
• Contributed to maintaining the fixed assets register, assisting with entries for new additions, disposals, depreciation calculations, and reconciliations
• Revlon, a global leader in beauty products, operates in over 150 countries, delivering a portfolio of 15+ brands across colour cosmetics, hair care, skincare, and fragrances
• Coordinated and assisted conversion of General Ledger, Fixed Assets and Bank function to the new SAP system, performed extensive clean-up and earning the Company Achiever Award in March 2016
• Researched legislation and analysed calculation for tax optimization, resulting in 30% FBT saving